Category Archives: Psalms

Prayer Warriors

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Bob Bjerkaas

As some of you know, a couple of years ago I began a reading program to revisit the classics of Western literature – and it has been fun.  And sometimes convicting as well.  This weekend I purchased a very fine … Continue reading →

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When Children Worship

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Bob Bjerkaas

  I love the sound of kids in worship.  The smaller the kid and the louder the sound the more I like it!  So does Al Mohler.  And so does God. You may find that claim to be audacious – … Continue reading →

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Delightful Limitations?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Bob Bjerkaas

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence…  Discontent is always greatly concerned with boundaries.  In many cases, our boundary lines are not literal – but they are just as real as a picket fence dividing … Continue reading →

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How Can You Repay God?

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Bob Bjerkaas

Psalm 116 Is without a doubt one of my favorite psalms.  It is the fourth psalm in a collection of psalms that were brought together for use in Israel’s celebration of the Passover (Psalms 113-118).  These songs all point people … Continue reading →

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An Audacious Prayer: Psalm 126:4

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Bob Bjerkaas

As those of you who subscribe to this blog – and others who read it regularly may have noticed, I have not been writing much lately.  As a matter of fact, beyond my basic pastoral duties I have really not … Continue reading →

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Psalm 1:1 Learning to Say “No”

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Bob Bjerkaas

When I was a boy, my family used to camp several times a year.  There were five of us then: Dad, Mom, Doug, Bob, and Jim (Steve was born when the three of us older brothers were young men – … Continue reading →

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